US Bridges

3236C over Creek

Fair

Hughes County, Oklahoma · 6.1 N & 3.2 E of Lamar · Structure no. 087840000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3236C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 3236C over Creek in Hughes County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries3236C
CrossesCreek
Location6.1 N & 3.2 E of Lamar
RouteCounty Highway 3236C
CountyHughes County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.18675, -96.07388
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2022)
Projected traffic424 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3236C over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3236C over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 3236C over Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 3236C over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns 3236C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.